This quick and easy chili is colorful and boasts less calories than traditional chili dishes

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 3 cans low-fat chicken broth
• 2 saladette tomatoes, seeded and chopped in 1/4 inch pieces
  
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes


• 1 teaspoon ground cumin


• 1/4 teaspoon salt


• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper


• 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained


• 1 cup sour cream (optional)


• 1 cup grated cheese (optional)

Preparation: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken pieces; remove from skillet and set aside. Saute onion till translucent; add garlic and cook one minute, stirring to prevent browning. Add celery and cook a further three minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.

Rinse and drain beans. Remove 1/2 cup beans and mash with a fork or potato masher. Add saladette tomatoes, pepper flakes, cilantro, ground cumin, salt, pepper, Great Northern beans and bean paste. Bring chili to a boil and serve.

Notes: Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with grated cheese if desired.